Blake/Kramer
Immigration
As a ticket, Blake/Kramer holds fast to the idea that America was built by those seeking personal freedom for themselves and their posterity. We believe that this opportunity should continue to be afforded to those with the same aspirations today. However, we do not believe that the needs of unnaturalized citizens should supersede the needs of those who are already naturalized. What this practically means is that the safety of those in the border states should be secured prior to extending an open arm to those seeking asylum. As a ticket, we hold that the best way to secure the border is by working collaboratively with the border state’s governments to empower state law enforcement and border patrol agents. Some practical ways to secure the border are the deployment of state national guard, the implementation of floating barriers along the Rio Grande, and increased security and benefits for current border patrol agents. Once the residents of Southern states are reasonably secure, we can focus on welcoming those who are seeking a better life. Our plan is to increase the number of visas granted yearly from 675,000 to 800,000. This will serve a greater demographic and reduce visa wait times. After five years, all LPRs (Legal Permanent Residents) who uphold the federal requirements for naturalization will be granted citizenship and the rights that follow.
Climate Change
Blake/Kramer stands by the idea that a balance must be struck between the Compassion Party’s goals of “empowering every citizen to thrive” and curbing the negative impacts of business. Our ticket believes the idea that climate change can be solved through a concentrated Federal emphasis on improving the green energy infrastructure. Our current power grid produces around 4 trillion kilowatt hours in a year. We aim to expand its capacity twenty five percent in the next twenty years by directing government funding towards clean energy research and development as well as the relaxing of federal taxation on privately owned clean energy producers. In addition, federal funds will be spent to expand the amount of regional power plants across the nation. We will build hydro-electric stations on the east coast, wind farms in the midwest, and solar farms on the west coast. These actions will encourage the development of the energy market past the necessity of fossil fuels. America has consistently proven that we can collaboratively solve any and all the problems we face. By this expansion of our infrastructure, we can inspire international efforts along the same lines, and ultimately claim victory over climate change through this form of Federal Involvement.
Foreign Aid
We also believe that a similar balance must be struck between keeping dollars in the United States and providing aid to other nations. We hold fast on the principle that we should use foreign aid as a way of standing out and stewarding our influence while also being wary of overextending ourselves in high risk/ low reward situations. We propose a maximum cap of 2% of Federal Income being spent on foreign aid which would represent a 40% increase on current spending levels. This aid should be offered to countries that are seeking to develop political and economic independence. We believe that natural disaster relief and economic development are prime areas for the use of foreign aid. The underlying belief we hold is that the Federal Government should exercise discernment in the granting of foreign aid. We believe our job is to set other nations up for success and collaboration; not to fight foreign wars on foreign shores.